by FunKeyMusic | Aug 23, 2016 | Lesson Ideas, Printables, Studio Ideas
Hi there! It’s an exciting time of year, isn’t it? Kids are headed back to school and getting back into their daily routines. An entire year lies ahead of you and you get to decide what that is going to look like in your studio. What new things are you...
by FunKeyMusic | Dec 10, 2015 | Lesson Ideas, Studio Ideas
Are you looking for something to keep your students engaged over the holiday break? Here is an activity you can use today! Introducing…..The Christmas Transposing Challenge! I started having my piano students who are also in choir play different vocal warm-up...
by FunKeyMusic | Jul 25, 2015 | Lesson Ideas, Studio Ideas
If you prefer another teaching method, consider using the free lesson book in one of the following ways: Donate your copy to a non-for-profit organization. Here in the St. Louis area, we have Pianos for People, an organization that “connects...
by FunKeyMusic | Jul 23, 2015 | Lesson Ideas, Studio Ideas
I am so excited to introduce you to my fellow piano teacher and friend, Christy Hacay, and the new incentive program that has been a big hit in her studio, the iMusic Challenge. This program speaks to the technology-based learning that many piano teachers are...
by FunKeyMusic | Jun 13, 2015 | Lesson Ideas, Studio Ideas
At first glance, these cute fish cards may look totally unrelated to piano…but with just a little creative thinking you will find they can be used in a number of ways! Last week I shared about the theme for my summer lessons, everything “Under the...
by FunKeyMusic | Jun 6, 2015 | Lesson Ideas, Studio Ideas
This summer I wanted to incorporate something new at my studio. I had been using Piano Points as an incentive program for two years (read more about Piano Points here) and it was time for a change. I also wanted to create a studio theme based around the new program...
